Pressure Canning 101- Instructor Sandy CooperThis class will help you overcome any fear you may have of using pressure canners to preserve foods. Some have heard the tales of old-style canners exploding, botulism poisoning, and other “horror stories” related to improper canning done using old-style equipment and incorrect methods and procedures. Low-acid foods like vegetables […]

Water Bath Canning 101- Instructor Sandy CooperThis class will teach you how to preserve your high acid foods like jams, jellies, fruits, fermented foods, and pickles safely using the water bath canning method. This class will help give you the confidence and information you need to begin safely canning using this method.Saturday, March 23, 2024 […]

Food Storage on a Budget- Instructor Sandy Cooper Want to feel a bit more prepared for whatever the future may hold? Are you concerned with the inflation we are experiencing at the grocers and elsewhere? It is possible to create an economical and nutritious store of food without breaking the bank. We will help you […]

Understanding the various ways stress affects the body and mind, and techniques for dealing with all stressors in our lives with a focus on emergency situations. Instructor: Crystal Linn Understanding the various ways stress affects the body and mind, and techniques for dealing with all stressors in our lives with a focus on emergency situations. […]

This introductory 2-hour class covers the science behind home-canning safety. If you are new to home-canning and want to make the correct choices in methods, this class will help you gain confidence and overcome fear associated with being a “newbie” at preserving nature’s bounty. We will cover safety, necessary equipment, reliable sources of information, and […]

This introductory 2-hour class covers the science behind home-canning safety. If you are new to home-canning and want to make the correct choices in methods, this class will help you gain confidence and overcome fear associated with being a “newbie” at preserving nature’s bounty. We will cover safety, necessary equipment, reliable sources of information, and […]

This class will give you the information you need to begin baking your own economical, delicious, versatile, nutritious yeast breads that are easy and quick to create. We will create a multiple-use dough that requires little work and time to produce. You will learn proper kneading and loaf-forming techniques, as well as resting the dough […]

“Can-Do Kids” Classes every Friday 1 p.m.-3 p.m.These classes will cover cooking and baking, hands-on crafts, bird watching and identification, native and domestic animal lore, creating secret codes, map-reading, clay and play dough sculpting, chocolate fun and facts, rocks and fossils and much more to keep your child interested and involved in the world around […]